Environmental
Example: Environmental factors influence long-term system performance
Definition
"Environmental" relates to the natural world and the conditions that surround living beings or systems. It often describes factors or influences connected to nature, ecosystems, or the surroundings that impact health, development, or performance, such as environmental factors influencing long-term system performance.
Etymology
The word "environmental" comes from the noun "environment," which is derived from the French word "environner," meaning 'to surround.' The suffix '-al' is added to form an adjective. "Environmental" thus literally means 'pertaining to the surroundings' and entered English in the mid-19th century.
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"Environmental" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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